Iowa State vs Baylor Prediction 1-4-25 College Basketball Picks
Baylor (9-3) vs. Iowa State (11-1)
January 4, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa State -8.5; Over/Under: +154.5
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The Baylor Bears and Iowa State Cyclones meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Hilton Coliseum. Here’s an Iowa State vs Baylor Prediction. This article will include an Iowa State vs Baylor Pick.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears beat Utah and Norfolk State, and they play Cincinnati, Arizona State, and Arizona next. The Baylor Bears are averaging 86.5 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Norchad Omier is averaging 16.1 points and 10.9 rebounds, while Robert Wright III is averaging 13.1 points and 2.3 rebounds. Jeremy Roach is the third double-digit scorer and Jayden Nunn is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Baylor Bears are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Baylor Bears are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones beat Morgan State and Colorado, and they play Utah, Texas Tech, and Kansas next. The Iowa State Cyclones are averaging 87.8 points on 50.5 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 42 percent shooting. Keshon Gilbert is averaging 16.3 points and 5 assists, while Curtis Jones is averaging 16.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Joshua Jefferson is the third double-digit scorer and Milan Momcilovic is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Iowa State Cyclones are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa State Cyclones are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win
- Iowa State has won each of its last 25 games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
- Baylor has lost each of its last four day games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Iowa State has won the first half in each of its last 24 day games at James H. Hilton Coliseum.
Why the Baylor Bears will win
- Baylor has won each of its last four games.
- Baylor has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 18 games between Baylor and Iowa State have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Each of Baylor’s last seven games at James H. Hilton Coliseum has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Iowa State vs Baylor Injury Report
Yanis Ndjonga is questionable for Baylor due to a knee injury. Considering Ndjonga has yet to play this season, we can only assume the direction this will go. Iowa State doesn’t have any players listed on its injury report.
Iowa State vs Baylor Prediction
The Iowa State Cyclones are a problem on their home court as shots fall at a high percentage, and it’s not a surprise they’re undefeated at home. An Iowa State blowout wouldn’t be shocking. The concern is this line is a bit disrespectful toward Baylor, a team that took UCONN down to the wire, just smoked Utah, and went toe-to-toe offensively with St. John’s. The Baylor Bears are battle-tested, above average offensively, and they’ve held four straight opponents under 70 points.
Also, the underdog has covered 8 of the last 9 games between Iowa State and Baylor. Three of those last four covers were outright wins by the underdog. Not saying Baylor is going to win, but this line isn’t showing Baylor any respect, and that could be a mistake. Baylor is unlikely going to go down quietly. Give me Baylor and the boatload of points on Saturday afternoon.
